Home Town Life
Jan 17 2010
Entries sought for Armenian contest
January 17, 2010
The Armenian Genocide Committee of Greater Detroit is seeking entries
for the third annual Armenian Genocide Essay competition.
The competition, which is funded by the Hagopian Family Foundation,
recognizes and awards Michigan middle and high school students who
have written a successful essay on the first genocide of the 20th
century, often called `the forgotten genocide.’
Some suggested themes for this essay competition include events which
precipitated the Armenian Genocide and other genocides, actions and/or
responses taken by individuals and governments in response to the
Armenian Genocide and other genocides, and whether the U.S. government
should formally recognize the Armenian Genocide. Complete guidelines
can be found at
Edgar Hagopian, chairman of the Armenian Genocide Committee and
patriarch of the Hagopian Family Foundation, said that he `feels this
project is a critical and vital key to perpetuating the history of the
Armenian people in the minds of students as well as having them learn
that a comprehensive study of the Armenian Genocide will aid and
educate legislators and leaders to avert future tragedies. It is the
youth of our nation that will look back to help not only this country
move forward, but hopefully, one day the world.’
Instructors may submit their student’s essay entries to The Armenian
Genocide Committee at 850 S. Old Woodward, Birmingham, MI 48009, on or
before the deadline of April 8. All entries will be judged by a
committee consisting of members of the metro Detroit Armenian
community, and winners will be formally announced April 15. The awards
will be presented at a 2010 Armenian Genocide Commemoration on or
about April 26.
Awards are:
¢High school students ‘ first place, $500; second place, $250; third place, $100
¢Middle school students ‘ first place, $250, second place, $150, third
place, $100
In addition, each teacher of the student submitting a winning essay
will be given a $100 appreciation award.
For additional information, contact The Armenian Genocide Committee by
calling Edgar Hagopian at (248) 646-7847 or e-mailing
[email protected].
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